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The Land Within Me (Syzygy) © Syzygy Project

The FOCUS COPRO’ first edition!

In the aim of expanding the activities and help more experienced filmmakers bridging the gap between short and feature, the Short Film Corner and NISI MASA have launched the FOCUS COPRO'.

For the very first time in Cannes, 5 participants have been chosen to pitch their first feature film project in front of professionals from the Industry, and find the support they need.

Pitch sessions were hold on Thursday May 17th. Let's put again the spotlight on the chosen projects!

News
Every year, the Focus WiP (Work-in-Progress) presents short films in production or post-production to the key players of the short film industry – distributors, programmers, producers, institution & fund representatives, industry platforms and buyers.  Discover the five projects chosen for the 2026 Edition of the Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry.
The Selection of short films and La Cinef of the 79th Festival de Cannes unveiled
THE SHORT FILMS COMPETITION Selected from 3,184 films, 10 short films will be presented this year in Competition, coming from productions and co-productions across 136 countries. The Short Film Palme...
Tawfeek Barhom - Closing Ceremony © Manon Boyer / FDC
While we await the announcement of the 2026 short film selection, we sit down with Tawfeek Barhom, winner of the 2025 Palme d’or – Short Film, who reflects on the...